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StackOverflow Developer Survey '24 Results
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- David Rhodes
Are You Selling Tech to Developers?
The latest StackOverflow Developer Survey results are in, and they've got the scoop on what matters most to us. 🤔 As a fellow software engineer, I'm sharing some key takeaways to help SaaS sellers better understand our needs and concerns:
- 82% of developers learn to code using online resources, while only 49% learn in school 📚
- Technical documentation is the top resource for learning, followed closely by Stack Overflow 📊.
- Despite economic challenges, most developers are still full-stack or back-end engineers, with a growing proportion of those aged 35 and up
- AI is not seen as a threat to jobs, with 70% of professionals disagreeing and 62% already using AI tools 🤖. The top concern? Salary decreases, with median salaries dropping for certain positions, including blockchain developers and site reliability engineers 💸.
What does this mean for SaaS sellers?
Focus on providing solutions that:
- Offer high-quality technical documentation and support
- Address any concerns around AI and job security
- Provide value in terms of time-saving and efficiency
- Built empathy with the growing demographic of older, more experienced developers
Some things to think about, tech to tech sellers! 📝 💻💡